(KGTV) – WonderCon Anaheim, the yearly event that celebrates all things comics and art, will be held virtually for the second straight year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Comic-Con International, which organizes both Comic-Con in San Diego and WonderCon, stated Thursday: “Sadly, as we continue to monitor the latest information from healthcare officials, we have determined the interest of public safety will prevent this spring’s WonderCon from moving forward as an in-person convention.”
In 2020, the in-person versions of San Diego Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim were both canceled. Each event was then turned into what organizers called “@Home” celebrations. The online events offered activities, cosplay contests, exclusive merchandise, video panels, and a virtual exhibit floor online for fans.
— San Diego Comic-Con (@Comic_Con) February 11, 2021
This year’s iteration of WonderCon, a two-day virtual event -- WonderCon@Home -- will be held on March-26-27. Organizers said, “The challenges of this past year and the postponement of our two largest events have left us with limited financial resources, therefore WonderCon@Home will be a two-day celebration instead of the usual three days as we continue to marshal our resources for Comic-Con this summer.”
Organizers did not say what they had planned for 2021’s Comic-Con in San Diego.
